In Town
West Windsor-Plainsboro Girl Scout Service Unit is currently organizing troops for the fall. If you have a daughter who would like to be a Girl Scout or if you would like to be a Girl Scout Leader, call Pat Helck at 609-897-0529 or send an e-mail to girlscoutswwp@verizon.net.
West Windsor Arts Council seeks volunteers for assistance with events and for the information table at the West Windsor Farmers market. Volunteers will be paired with a board member to mentor amd assist in setting up and taking down the booth. E-mail Amy Frankel at am.frank@comcast.net.
Auditions
Westminster Conservatory Actors Company seeks actors for “Falsettos” to be staged in December. Openings for male and female adults 18 and over and for boys who look 11 years-old. Open auditions are Thursday, July 14, 6 to 8 p.m. on the Westminster campus in Princeton. Call 609-921-7104 for appointment.
Villagers Theater seeks actors for “Urinetown,” opening Friday, October 21. Director Mary Lynn Dobson is interested in character actors of all ages and ethnicities who are strong singers as well as strong dancers who sing well. Auditions will be held at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, on Sunday, July 31, and Monday, August 1, at 7 p.m. Visit www.villagerstheatre.com or call 732-873-2710.
Professional Center for the Arts in Hamilton seeks 20 dancers between the ages of 13 and 18 for the Teen Dance Company. Company members study with professionals and are given performance and work opportunities. Visit www.professionalcenterforthearts.com or call 609-586-3008.
Camp Broadway seeks 400 performance-living kids ages 9 to 13 to participate in a five-day progam in New York City and perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They will perform the opening number, “Thanks for Today,” written by Broadway composer Andrew Lippa. The nearest auditions are Saturdays, July 16 and August 6 in New York City. Visit www.campbroadway.com for information and application.
Music for Kids
Kids’ MusicRound offers music and movement classes for infants through age four and their special adult opens a new location at the Harmony School, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro. Free, 30-minute sample classes are being held through June 30. Visit www.kidsmusicound.com or call 6609-333-0100 for full schedule and reservation.
Coming Out
LOGO, the new digital network from MTV is developing a documentary on coming out. If you are planning on coming out to your family, at a class reunion, in your hometown, at work, or to friends, and would like to share your experience, send E-mail to comingout@mtvn.com.
Art Fellowship
Wheaton Village invites applicants proficient in glass blowing, kiln casting, sandcasting, and flameworking to submit applications for 2006. Visit www.creativeglasscenter.com or call 800-998-4552 ext 106 for information.
Traveling Pets
Mid-Atlantic AAA seeks photos of traveling pets for the 8th edition of “Traveling With Your Pet: The AAA PetBook.” Entries must be received by November 30. Visit www.aaa.com/PetBook for contest rules and to enter.
Art Workshop
Painting, Sketching, and Photography Workshop led by artist Nancy J. Ori of Berkeley Heights takes place in Sante Fe, New Mexico, Saturday, October 15 to Friday, October 22. It is designed for all levels of experience in photography as well as the more experienced painter. Tuition is $675. Bring a non-artist friend for $150. Participants are responsible for their own air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging. Visit www.nancyoriphotography.com or call 908-790-8820. Register by Thursday, September 1.
Historic Marker Project
Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission invites students, historical organizations, community groups, and history buffs to participate in a project to publicly recognize locations tied tot he heritage of Middlesex County. Places should be associated with an important event or period in local history, persons or groups affiliated with the site were key to New Jersey’s past, or events reflecting cultural diversity or contributions of women. Call Katie Zavoski at 732-745-4489 for a copy of the guidelines.
Wedding Attire
Seeking a theater group or individual in need of a size 10 traditional wedding gown, hat, and gloves from 1955. Contact Sherry Spiezle at sspiezle@bellatlantic.net or call 609-883-3504.
Volunteer
The Crisis Ministry seeks volunteers for one morning or afternoon per week. The group is also collecting backpacks full of school supplies for distribution in late August. Call 609-396-9355 for information.
Dance
Actor’s Dance Studio in Ewing offers summer classes in salsa, tap, jazz, and ballroom for adults and teens. Call 609-882-6099.
